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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Syria with head of Antiochos VIII
Greek
Hellenistic Period
120-119 B.C.
Mint: Syria (Kingdom), Ascalon
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28.5 mm. Weight: 13.89 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the Name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule
Accession Number1984.818
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right.
Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt (?), palm behind.
At left, dove.
Greek letters at left and right. Monogram below.
Year 193 indicated by the letters at the right.
Inscription in Greek around.
Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt (?), palm behind.
At left, dove.
Greek letters at left and right. Monogram below.
Year 193 indicated by the letters at the right.
Inscription in Greek around.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule to MFA, December 19, 1984